INDEPENDENCE -
is Future of Cinema that's happening now.
In 2022 we’re opening our hearts to all forms of independent filmmaking. MIAFF celebrate, screen, promote and work with independent creators. Here at the centre of Italian culture you’ll be immersed in the new era of cinematography. We’re screening works that have the power to evoke emotions and change minds.
What we do
Annual Event with workshops,
Q&A, lunch with filmmakers and different types of further collaborations will be held in May 2025.

SUBMIT
Awards&Prizes

Best Picture
Best Narrative Feature
Best Narrative Short
Best Drama
Best Comedy
Best Horror
Best Thriller
Best Action
Best Sci-Fi
Best Fantasy
Film Best Crime Film
Best Mystery Film
Best Film Noir
Best Virtual Reality
Best Documentary
Best Animation
Best Microfilm
Best Indie Film
Best Web Series
Best TV Series
Best Web/TV Pilot
Best Music Video
Best Experimental Film
Best Inspirational Film
Best Director
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Actor in an Indie Film
Best Actress in an Indie Film
Best Child/Young Actor
Best Child/Young Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Duo Best Ensemble
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Original Score
Best First Time Director (Feature)
Best First Time Director (Short)
Best Student Film
Best TV Series
Best Web/TV Pilot
Best Song in a Film
Best Sound Design
Best Visual Effects
Best Trailer
Best Original Story
Best Television Script
Best Screenplay Short
Best Screenplay Feature
Best First Time Screenwriter
SUBMIT
Award Winners
Winners – November 2024
Normal Rockwell
Best Actress
Ten Toes Down
Best Drama
Best Supporting Actress
Manufacturing Madness
Best Documentary
The Naughty List
Best Screenplay Feature
Death!
Best Comedy
Best Actress in an Indie Film
Gig Work
Best Web/TV Pilot
Last Cigarette
Best Sci-Fi
Interview with an Android
Best Fantasy Film
The sculpture
Best First Time Director
They Shall Not Come Back
Best Virtual Reality
DeadZone
Best Thriller
Best Action
REVELATION
Best Indie Film
Best First Time Director (Feature)
NEPENTHE
Best Narrative Short
Strings
Best Student Film
Confession
Best Picture
Best Visual Effects
Ichi by Ptychka
Best Music Video
The Age of the Empath
Best Television Script
undertow
Best Animation
Kidda
Best Child/Young Actor
The Phatman
Best Screenplay Short
Problematic Intentions
Best Horror
When the party is over
Best Web Series
Woman Rising
Best Original Story
Pressburg
Best TV Series
The Price of Happiness (Cai Gia Cua Hanh Phuc)
Best Cinematography
Best Actor in an Indie Film
Best Original Score
SORNYAK
Best Sound Design
Best Child/Young Actress
The Land of Nowhere
Best Actor
DeadEnd
Best Experimental Film
The Dark Side of Japan
Best Editing
MY HERO
Best Narrative Feature
Best Director
HIGHRISE
Best First Time Screenwriter
Rules & Terms
Films must have been completed in the past 4 years.
We consider films regardless of their premiere status. Even if your film has already premiered at another festival, whether it screened at a physical venue or online, it’s still eligible for consideration.
The applicant holds the sole responsibility of copyright clearance of any copyrighted material in the film
The festival has the right to use a trailer, stills, pics and posters for promotional purposes in various film magazines, social media, websites, etc.
  • Entry fees are non refundable.
  • English subtitles are required for foreign language films.
  • Shorts must be less than 50 minutes.
All projects over 50 minutes should submit to the feature category.

  • The festival will only communicate with the submitter of the film project.
  • Festival reserves rights to change date and place of the annual event due to COVID - restrictions.
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